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ComedyFantasyRomance

13 Going on 30

- For some, 13 feels like it was just yesterday. For Jenna, it was.

A girl who's sick of the social strictures of junior high is transformed into a grownup overnight. In this feel-good fairy tale, teenager Jenna wants a boyfriend, and when she's unable to find one, she fantasizes about being a well-adjusted adult. Suddenly, her secret desire becomes a reality, and she is transformed into a 30-year-old, but adulthood, with its own set of male-female challenges, isn't as easy as it looks.

Release Date : 2004-04-13

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Columbia PicturesRevolution StudiosThirteen Productions

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Jennifer Garner

Character Name : Jenna Rink

Original Name : Jennifer Garner

Gender : Female

Mark Ruffalo

Character Name : Matt Flamhaff

Original Name : Mark Ruffalo

Gender : Male

Judy Greer

Character Name : Lucy Wyman

Original Name : Judy Greer

Gender : Female

Andy Serkis

Character Name : Richard Kneeland

Original Name : Andy Serkis

Gender : Male

Kathy Baker

Character Name : Bev Rink

Original Name : Kathy Baker

Gender : Female

Phil Reeves

Character Name : Wayne Rink

Original Name : Phil Reeves

Gender : Male

Sam Ball

Character Name : Alex Carlson

Original Name : Sam Ball

Gender : Male

Marcia DeBonis

Character Name : Arlene

Original Name : Marcia DeBonis

Gender : Female

Christa B. Allen

Character Name : Young Jenna

Original Name : Christa B. Allen

Gender : Female

Sean Marquette

Character Name : Young Matt

Original Name : Sean Marquette

Gender : Male

Kiersten Warren

Character Name : Trish Sackett

Original Name : Kiersten Warren

Gender : Female

Joe Grifasi

Character Name : Mr. Flamhaff

Original Name : Joe Grifasi

Gender : Male

Mary Pat Gleason

Character Name : Mrs. Flamhaff

Original Name : Mary Pat Gleason

Gender : Female

Susan Egan

Character Name : Tracy Hansen

Original Name : Susan Egan

Gender : Female

Lynn Collins

Character Name : Wendy

Original Name : Lynn Collins

Gender : Female

Renee Olstead

Character Name : Becky

Original Name : Renee Olstead

Gender : Female

Alexandra Kyle

Character Name : Young Tom-Tom

Original Name : Alexandra Kyle

Gender : Female

Alex Black

Character Name : Young Chris Grandy

Original Name : Alex Black

Gender : Male

Ashley Benson

Character Name : Six Chick

Original Name : Ashley Benson

Gender : Female

Brittany Curran

Character Name : Six Chick

Original Name : Brittany Curran

Gender : Female

Brie Larson

Character Name : Six Chick

Original Name : Brie Larson

Gender : Female

Megan Lusk

Character Name : Six Chick

Original Name : Megan Lusk

Gender : Female

Julia Roth

Character Name : Six Chick

Original Name : Julia Roth

Gender : Male

Jeffrey Shane Cohn

Character Name : Grandy's Friend

Original Name : Jeffrey Shane Cohn

Gender : Male

George Hine

Character Name : Grandy's Friend

Original Name : George Hine

Gender : Male

Philip Pavel

Character Name : Phil

Original Name : Philip Pavel

Gender : Male

Sarah Loew

Character Name : Carla

Original Name : Sarah Loew

Gender : Male

Maz Jobrani

Character Name : Glenn

Original Name : Maz Jobrani

Gender : Male

Ian Barford

Character Name : Pete Hansen

Original Name : Ian Barford

Gender : Male

Benita Krista Nall

Character Name : Waitress at Party

Original Name : Benita Krista Nall

Gender : Female

Robinne Lee

Character Name : Rachel

Original Name : Robinne Lee

Gender : Female

Justin Burke

Character Name : 13-Year-Old Boy in Bar

Original Name : Justin Burke

Gender : Male

Sara Swain

Character Name : Sara

Original Name : Sara Swain

Gender : Female

Catherine Combs

Character Name : Catherine

Original Name : Catherine Combs

Gender : Female

Gia Mantegna

Character Name : Gina

Original Name : Gia Mantegna

Gender : Female

Sydni Beaudoin

Character Name : Sydni

Original Name : Sydni Beaudoin

Gender : Female

Jim Gaffigan

Character Name : Chris Grandy

Original Name : Jim Gaffigan

Gender : Male

Corena Chase

Character Name : Poise Employee

Original Name : Corena Chase

Gender : Female

Crystal Michelle

Character Name : Poise Secretary

Original Name : Crystal Michelle

Gender : Female

Madeline Sprung-Keyser

Character Name : Maddy

Original Name : Madeline Sprung-Keyser

Gender : Male

Richard Whitebear

Character Name : DJ

Original Name : Richard Whitebear

Gender : Male

Shambo Pfaff

Character Name : Band Member

Original Name : Shambo Pfaff

Gender : Male

John W. Grant

Character Name : Band Member

Original Name : John W. Grant

Gender : Male

Fabrice Calmettes

Character Name : Band Member

Original Name : Fabrice Calmettes

Gender : Male

Eron Otcasek

Character Name : Band Member

Original Name : Eron Otcasek

Gender : Male

Kevin D. White

Character Name : Yearbook Photographer

Original Name : Kevin D. White

Gender : Male

Timothy Anderson

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Timothy Anderson

Gender : Male

Adrian Armas

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Adrian Armas

Gender : Male

Carmit Bachar

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Carmit Bachar

Gender : Female

Rita Bland

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Rita Bland

Gender : Female

Douglas Caldwell

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Douglas Caldwell

Gender : Male

Tyce Diorio

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Tyce Diorio

Gender : Male

Nadine Ellis

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Nadine Ellis

Gender : Female

Janina Garraway

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Janina Garraway

Gender : Male

Stacey Harper

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Stacey Harper

Gender : Female

Brandon Henschel

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Brandon Henschel

Gender : Male

Michael William Higgins

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Michael William Higgins

Gender : Male

Katie Miller

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Katie Miller

Gender : Female

Nancy O'Meara

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Nancy O'Meara

Gender : Female

Bubba Dean Rambo

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Bubba Dean Rambo

Gender : Male

Caroline A. Rice

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Caroline A. Rice

Gender : Male

Kevin Stea

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Kevin Stea

Gender : Male

Michon Suyama

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Michon Suyama

Gender : Female

Kadee Sweeney

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Kadee Sweeney

Gender : Female

Natalie Willes

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Natalie Willes

Gender : Female

Darrel W. Wright

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Darrel W. Wright

Gender : Male

Kimberly Wyatt

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Kimberly Wyatt

Gender : Female

Jason Yribar

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Jason Yribar

Gender : Male

Scout Taylor-Compton

Character Name : Tiffany (uncredited)

Original Name : Scout Taylor-Compton

Gender : Female

Irena Violette

Character Name : Partygoer (uncredited)

Original Name : Irena Violette

Gender : Female

Tara Battani

Character Name : Poise Party Guest (uncredited)

Original Name : Tara Battani

Gender : Female

Nicole Abisinio

Character Name : Wardrobe Designer (uncredited)

Original Name : Nicole Abisinio

Gender : Female

Reviews

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crastana

@crastana

2022-07-26

Jennifer Gardner is a good actress, she's great playing a 13-year-old girl at 30, but that doesn't mean she has to, because it's cringe. Mark Ruffalo does what he does, he moans when he speaks, the best part of the movie is that Tim Curry is gay.

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The Movie Mob

@mooney240

2022-09-15

**Jennifer Garner's performance delights and makes 13 Going On 30 a rom-com classic.** 13 Going On 30 is a fun fish out of water tale with a fantastic lead and some entertaining moments. Jennifer Garner's performance as giddy Jenna Rink nails the excitement of a 13-year-old living with all the resources, freedom, responsibilities, and relationships of a 30-year-old. Jenna's young idealism and optimism inspire her jaded career-focused friends and peers (as well as the audience) to return to the hope and enthusiasm of their youth. 13 Going On 30 has plenty of laughs but also a lot of sincerity. With an ending that will make you want to hug your significant other tight, 13 Going On 30 is a great rom-com that will leave a smile on your face and a little more joy in your soul.

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Ricardo Oliveira

@RSOliveira

2023-03-10

"13 Going on 30" is a romantic comedy film directed by Gary Winick and released in 2004. The movie tells the story of Jenna Rink, a 13-year-old girl who wishes to become 30 years old overnight and wakes up the next day in her 30-year-old body, played by Jennifer Garner. The movie is a classic example of a coming-of-age story, where Jenna, who was an awkward teenager, discovers the importance of friendship, love, and self-discovery. The film is set in the 1980s and has an upbeat and nostalgic tone that captures the spirit of the era. The movie features a stellar cast that includes Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, and Judy Greer. One of the most significant strengths of the movie is the performance of Jennifer Garner. She captures the essence of a 13-year-old girl trapped in a 30-year-old body, and her portrayal of the character is genuine and heartfelt. Her transformation from a bratty teenager to a mature woman is well portrayed, and she delivers an excellent performance. The chemistry between Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo, who plays her childhood friend, is another highlight of the movie. Their friendship and love story are charming and heartwarming, and their performances complement each other well. The supporting cast, including Judy Greer, who plays Jenna's frenemy, and Andy Serkis, who plays her boss, also deliver solid performances and add depth to the movie's narrative. The movie's soundtrack is another strong point, featuring popular hits from the 80s that add to the film's nostalgic feel. The costumes and production design are also impressive, transporting the audience back in time. One of the drawbacks of the movie is its predictability. The plot is formulaic, and the audience can see the ending coming from a mile away. However, this is a common issue in romantic comedies, and the strong performances and charming characters make up for this flaw. Overall, "13 Going on 30" is an enjoyable and heartwarming romantic comedy that captures the essence of the 80s and delivers a great performance by Jennifer Garner. Despite its predictable plot, the movie's strengths in acting, music, and production design make it a must-watch for fans of the genre. I rate it 6 out of 10. Written and Reviewed by RSOliveira

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Andre Gonzales

@SoSmooth1982

2023-03-24

I just like the concept of the movie. Surprisingly funny. We all couldn't wait to get older when we were young. If only we knew how much being an adult sucks, we wouldn't have tried to grow up so fast.